This Is Hell!

Bloomberg journalist Faye Flam challenges the 'Man the Hunter' myth, highlighting studies that debunk the belief in hunting as the main food source for early humans. The podcast also explores the evolution of human intelligence, the impact of wealth accumulation on gender roles, and critiques Israeli propaganda memes. Additionally, upcoming topics, a holiday office party, and Patreon benefits are mentioned.

Shane Burley, writer for Waging Nonviolence, talks about white nationalists exploiting the Gaza crisis to spread antisemitism and Islamophobia. The podcast also touches on hangover cures, the impact of Antifa on the Palestinian solidarity movement, and lighthearted conversations on random topics.

We had to reschedule today's guest, Nick Turse, whose article on American drone strikes and civilian casualties in Somalia remains to be published. We will let you know when that interview will take place as soon as we know. Today's episode features a timely interview from our archives. On February 15, 2015, just months after Israel's last invasion of Gaza, Middle East scholar Norman Finkelstein joined This Is Hell! to discuss the mechanisms of Israeli occupation, and the internal politics that sustain the country’s periodic massacres in Palestine. He is the author of the then-recently published book, _Method and Madness: The Hidden Story of Israel’s Assaults on Gaza_ from OR Books. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

George Monbiot returns to This Is Hell! to discuss his recent article, "The Cruel Fantasies of Well-Fed People: The astonishing story of how a movement’s quest for rural simplicity drifted into a formula for mass death." Check out George's article here: https://www.monbiot.com/2023/10/04/the-cruel-fantasies-of-well-fed-people/ Jeff Dorchen plays the Jew card in his latest Moment of Truth. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

Sophia Goodfriend discusses the myth of precision warfare in Gaza, highlighting the devastating impact on civilian lives. They also analyze the role of surveillance infrastructure and civilian industries in fueling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while clarifying their opposition to fascism and their criticism of Israel.

Center for Economic and Policy Research's Mark Weisbrot on his article, "Ecuador’s Election Could Have Lasting Consequences," which was originally posted at Common Dreams: https://www.cepr.net/ecuadors-election-could-have-lasting-consequences/ Also, Jeffrey Dorchen with a 'Moment of Truth,' and we are announcing this week's Question from Hell! winner. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis on her recent writing, “As Israel and Gaza erupt, the US must commit to ending the violence — all the violence,” at The Hill and, “Both Israelis and Palestinians Are Victims of Israel’s Apartheid System," at InsideSources. We will also have this week's Hangover Cure, Question from Hell, and Rotten History. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

Karen Greenberg, Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham Law, joins This is Hell! to discuss her latest article, "Closing Guantánamo?: Yes, at a Snail's Pace...but a Pace," published in TomDispatch. Seb returns with another installment of The Past Inside the Present. Check out her article here: https://tomdispatch.com/closing-guantanamo/ Check out the United Nations 2023 special report on GITMO here: https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-terrorism/us-and-guantanamo-detention-facility Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

openDemocracy's Chrissy Stroop on Twitter's death and what it means for the 2024 presidential election, and anti-trans activists taking a page from the anti-abortion movement's winning playbook. Also, a note about Gaza and Chuck's adventures with media polls.

Arielle Angel, editor-in-chief of Jewish Currents, discusses the current state of the Palestinian liberation movement, exploring the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on views and the connection between Israeli democracy and the Palestinian cause. They also delve into grief, the Israeli government's priorities, a democratic alternative for Palestinians, and engage in humorous banter.